I wasnt stating that natural or homoepathic remedies are the answer nor a cure...i was stating that it is an option and because everyones body is different, each persons reaction to things would be different...its just an OPTION if you feel that it works for you...
i have treated many things with natural remedies, which arent just placebos or sugar water...the native americans have used herbs, plants and healed many afflictions (not all) successfully...
as cancer does run in my family, i have a high risk of getting it...i have thought about the path i would take if i did get diagnosed with it...i would try the natural path (as there has been cases of people curing it naturally) first...if that didnt work then i would re-assess things and research pharmaceutical options...which isnt crazy, it just is the right choice for me....
my statement was basically to state that there are other natural options, it is good to research and check the validity of pharmaceutical treatments and drugs and ultimately choose what is right for you as an individual...
this is a very touchy subject in the same realm as talking politics and religion and it comes down to each persons opinion and view...
knowledge is the ultimate power one has as an individual to make the best choices possible for themselves...and this thread has given all of us the opportunity to view other theories, opinions and views...
Homeopathy is not an option, it's quackery. As for naturopathy, I know there are good things that come of it. Having spent time in many native communities around the world,, i've seen it and experienced it first hand, as I said ASA is probably the best example, but they past the test of time.
'If you feel it works' is a nice way of saying the power of positive think ing and again there is something to it. Positive thinking and visualization plays a large part in the treatment regime of fighting cancer and many other diseases.
The 'cancer man' is a perfect example of a fraud. Have you ever wondered of why in 30 years he's never had the results/process critically examined successfully or reproduced by others? That's 30 years.
Knowledge is one thing, but it has to be tempered with skill. I can read how to land a DC-3, but I wouldn't consider myself a pilot able to do it. I use vinegar to help deal with occasional kidney problems, but I understand the science behind it and it is also accepted by the medical world. I also don't blindly take any meds offered by MDs and that based on 40+ of biology study and hands on experience with others who know more about those things than I will ever do, not all of whom are traditional doctors.
The knowledge shown by Phil in this thread is clearly flawed and scary in that others may believe him.